On today’s show I discuss making the classic Mexican soup…tortilla soup. I have discussed this before but feel it’s such a terrific soup that I would discuss it once again.Rich with chilies and tomato flavor with underlying notes of onion, cilantro, lime this soup is complicated….but easy to make….

1. In a large roasting pot place the roast in the center. Add beef stock, red wine, leek and garlic to the pot.
2. In a 6″x6″ piece of cheese cloth place peppercorns, thyme, fennel and bay leaves. Tie with butcher twine and Drop into the liquid.
3. Place pot on a stove top over medium heat bring it to a simmer. Cover and place in a 300 degree preheated oven. Cook for 3 hours.
4. Remove from oven and add vegetables. Re-cover and put back into oven. Cook for an additional hour.
5. Remove from oven and let roast rest in liquid for 20 minutes.
6. Remove beef and vegetables from pot and set aside.
7. Bring liquid to a simmer on medium high heat, skimming any excess fat. Simmer until thickened.
8. Top roast with gravy and serve.